The Good – ?
It’s with much sadness to report that no film made my heart sing this year but the following were commendable – Sparrow, Memories of Matsuko, Jodhaa Akbar. Perhaps next year my heart will thaw out.
The Bad – Tashan, May 18
A large proportion of 2008 Hindi releases were uninspiring and forgettable but not Tashan. I’m certain sitting through root canal surgery would be less painful than this. I want my 2 hours back. The same goes for Kim Hi Joon’s May 18, for turning a piece of important history into abhorrent soap opera.
The Weird – Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
Is Aditya Chopra stuck in a time-warp? Certainly felt like I was experiencing a 3 hour déjà vu watching everyone try their darndest to make this limp material seem fresh.